May 02, 2020 timothy is also given some credit colossians 1. Philippians the niv application commentary book 11. Marianne meye thompson fuller theological seminary scot mcknights commentary on colossians offers everything one could want. The book of colossians was written by paul to the gentile church at colosse, a city in asia minor, probably between a.
Use highlighting, underlining, and take notes while you study the bible. Book of colossians overview insight for living ministries. Epistle to the colossians simple english wikipedia, the. The niv application commentary series promises to be of very great service to all who preach and teach the word of god. The epistle of paul to the colossians, or simply colossians, is the twelfth book of the new testament. Your friend will receive a link to the page you are currently viewing. Overview of the book of colossians reformed answers to. Abbott, a critical and exegetical commentary on the epistles to the ephesians and to the colossians, icc, pp.
For example, the description of the church in colossians 2. Therefore let no one pass judgment on you in questions of food and drink or with regard to a festival or a new moon or a sabbath. Colossians intro, new international version niv the. Some of the most exalted language concerning him is found in this short jewel of a letter we know today as the book of colossians. The epistle of paul the apostle to the colossians from the holy bible new international version niv book 51 please note we have increased the volum. The letter to the colossians new international commentary. By comparing the epistle to the colossians with that written to philemon, it is reasonable to suppose that the church at colosse met in their home cf. While the book of ephesians focuses on the body the church, colossians focuses on the head christ. Colossians, philemon the niv application commentary book 12 4. The colossians were mostly gentiles, but like the galatians they were being pressured to follow the jewish law and were adding extra rules and false teachings to the faith. Some have argued that paul wrote colossians from ephesus or caesarea, but most of the evidence favors rome as the place where paul penned all the prison letters ephesians. This is an expository study of the book of colossians. In our text we have primarily used the kjv of the bible. This does not prove that paul had never been at colossae, or that he did not establish the church there, for he uses a similar expression respecting the church at ephesus ephesians 1.
The colossians need no further mysteries than the mystery of christ. This makes most bible scholars conclude that paul was responding to some particular heresy prevalent in the region of phrygia. If with christ you died to the elemental spirits of the universe. Colossians niv 15 let the peace of christ rule in your bible verses. At the time of the colossians letter, paul had not visited colosse the colossian letter was sent from rome to colosse by tychicus and the converted slave, onesimus. Tom constables expository notes on colossians this is also available in the net. Though he did not personally know the recipients, paul was acquainted with them. These are all of the chapters of the book of colossians. Colossians 2, new international version niv the bible app. Colossians, philemon the niv application commentary book. Several controversial passages occur in this book, where paul tells wives to be submissive to their husbands and slaves to obey their masters. The book of colossians especially the last half of the first chapter and all of the second contains an emphasis on certain unique topics, along with various warnings.
And that is the reason for the colossians gratitude. Evidence in favor of pauline authorship is the many notable similarities to his other writings. The epistles of paul to the colossians and philemon. Introduction to the book of colossians pulpit pages.
This is from paul, sent out by gods will and decree as a. See more ideas about book of colossians, bible verses and verses. The book of colossians was likely written between a. Colossians this introduction to the book of philippians reports on the author, date, place of writing, colosse the town and the church, the colossian heresy, purpose, theme, and outline. Colossians, philemon the niv application commentary book 12.
Instead, it is to be dated during pauls first imprisonment in rome, where he spent at least two years under house arrest see ac 28. It was also to be read in the neighboring church at laodicea 4. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The book of colossians is a series of expository preachingnotes that will give the listener an account of what happens in the book of colossians with commentary on each scripture within the text. Thoughts on the book of colossians by dan tiffin see to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on christ. Pauls young friend timothy likely served as his scribe on this letter. A study guide for women, is to offer assistance in the task of applying the bible to daily life. Colossians 1 full chapter paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, and timothy our brother, to gods holy people in colossae, the faithful brothers and sisters in christ.
There was a particular reason why timothy should be associated with him in writing this epistle. Colossians bible book with full chapters new international version. Top 5 commentaries on the books of colossians and philemon. Some modern scholars think it was written by a follower of paul based on how it describes. The first half of the book of colossians is a theological treatise that includes one of the most profound presentations of. Packer regent college the niv application commentary series doesnt fool around. Some modern scholars think it was written by a follower of paul based on how it describes jesus. Colossians 1 niv paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the bible. This helps explain the personal greetings he included at the end of the letter, a practice he usually reserved for letters to churches he had not visited for example, romans.
It was written, according to the text, by paul the apostle and timothy to the church in colossae, a small phrygian city near laodicea and approximately 100 miles 160 km from ephesus in asia minor scholars have increasingly questioned pauls authorship and attributed. Key verses and themes in colossians and philemon bible. The location of the people mentioned in colossians during the writing of the book here. Since we heard of your faith in christ jesus to wit, by epaphras, who had informed paul of the steadfastness of their faith and love. The power of the bleeding love of god is stronger than the power of caesar, of the law, of mars, mammon, aphrodite and the rest. The first half of the book of colossians is a theological treatise that includes one of the most profound presentations of christology anywhere in the. Grace be unto you, and peace, from god our father and the lord jesus christ. In the early church, all who speak on the subject of. First, colossians is unrivalled in its portrayal of the person of the lord jesus christ. Colossians the book of colossians is the 12th book of the new testament, which contains the epistle of paul to the colossians, a letter written by the apostle paul to the church of colossae around 50 ce. This book has been long thought to have been written by the apostle paul to the christians in colossae, a small phrygian city in modern day turkey.
The book of colossians makes the following direct or indirect statements about jesus christ. And timotheus our brother on the question as to why paul associated others with him in his epistles, see the notes at 1 corinthians 1. The first half of the book of colossians is a theological treatise that includes one of the most profound presentations of christology anywhere in the new testament. You will receive a periodic newsletter with links to our newest articles and features.
Philemon intro to philemon biblica the international bible society. In the same way, the gospel is bearing fruit and growing throughout the whole world just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and truly. Colossians niv paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. Bruce, paul, the apostle of the heart set free, pp. Colossians is the fiftyfirst book in the christian bible, and the twelfth in the new testament. Why study pauls letters to the colossians and philemon.
Colossians is named for the city of colossae, where the church it was addressed to was located. As a guide for women in particular, it is designed to assist you as a christian woman in your discipleship to jesus. Colossians 1 commentary albert barnes notes on the. If philemon and his family were hosts of the church at colosse, then mark a. Philippians, colossians, and philemon college press niv. Christ has holy and faithful brothers who are in him, residing in colossae 1. Christ, 12having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised. Intro to colossians biblica the international bible.
The recipient of the book, theophilus, is the same person addressed in the first volume, the gospel of luke see. This summary of the book of colossians provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of colossians. Introduction to the book of colossians tonight i want to begin a study of the book of colossians. In the 19th century, however, some thought that the heresy refuted in ch. Christ is supreme over all of creation and over the church. This was a letter, written by paul, under the inspiration of the holy ghost, to the church at colossae. He penned this letter, along with ephesians, philippians, and philemon during his first imprisonment in rome. Introduction to the book of colossians learn religions. Colossians 1 new international version niv 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, and timothy our brother, 2 to gods holy people in colossae, the faithful brothers and sisters in christ. This summary of the book of colossians provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of colossians. Intro to colossians biblica the international bible society. An introduction to the book of colossians an argument of the book of colossians a selected bibliography of colossians and philemon. Our text scriptures are designated by the word text.
Sermons in this series call his name jesus matthew 1. Jul 28, 2015 why study pauls letters to the colossians and philemon. Some of them were priding themselves on having visions and getting secret spiritual knowledge. In the early church, all who speak on the subject of authorship ascribe it to paul. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of colossians in the bible new international. The epistle of paul to philemon, known simply as philemon, is one of the books of the christian new testament. Before paul wrote this letter to the christians in colossae, he had never been to their city colossians 2. Acts intro to acts biblica the international bible society. To affirm and explain the supremacy and sufficiency of christ in opposition to all other powers and attempts to gain. Colossians 1, new international version niv the bible app. The apostle paul was the primary writer of the book of colossians colossians 1. A study of the book of colossians see to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to christ. Joel, obadiah, malachi the niv application commentary 4. That colossians is a genuine letter of paul is usually not disputed.
Ephesians and colossians are exactly what theyre billed as in the title. Paul presented christ as the center of the universe, not only as the active creator but also as the recipient of creationin his taking on of human flesh. The book of colossians gives the clearest, most comprehensive teaching on christology of all pauls epistles. It was written, according to the text, by paul the apostle and timothy to the church in colossae, a small phrygian city near laodicea and approximately 100 miles 160 km from ephesus in asia minor.
So paul wrote them a letter to say, when youve got jesus the messiah. This letter was written by paul, an apostle of jesus christ 1. It is a prison letter, coauthored by paul the apostle with timothy, to philemon, a leader in the colossian church. The letter to the colossians new international commentary on. Colossians 1 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible. As a guide to bible study, it shares tyndales motive to know more of the scripture.
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